Musculoskeletal Health Challenges in the Lalejin Pottery Industry: Policy Solutions

Mahdavi, Neda; Khezrian, Mobina; Hassanzadeh, Roghayyeh; Mosaferchi, Saeedeh; Arabi, Fatemeh

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Mahdavi N, Khezrian M, Hassanzadeh R, Mosaferchi S, Arabi F. Musculoskeletal Health Challenges in the Lalejin Pottery Industry: Policy Solutions. johe 2025; 12 (2) :124-128
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Musculoskeletal Health Challenges in the Lalejin Pottery Industry: Policy Solutions

Neda Mahdavi¹

, Mobina Khezrian¹

, Roghayyeh Hassanzadeh²

, Saeedeh Mosaferchi ^*³

, Fatemeh Arabi¹

1- Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran & Center of Excellence for Occupational Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
2- Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran & Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
3- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy , nedmah1@gmail.com

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Handicrafts, as creative industries, play a crucial role in sustainable development and the community′s economy. Lalejin, a city in Iran, is a global hub for pottery, serving as a prime example. However, studies indicate that potters in this city experience a very high rate of musculoskeletal disorders, mainly due to a lack of ergonomic knowledge, insufficient oversight, and economic challenges. This issue threatens not only the health of the workforce but also the continuation of this valuable cultural heritage. This policy brief offers solutions to safeguard potters' health by recommending collaboration among institutions, including the state broadcasting organization, the University of Medical Sciences, the Cultural Heritage Department, the Education Department, and the Ministry of Science. The primary goal of these solutions is to integrate ongoing educational programs into mass media, virtual platforms, and academic curricula to enhance health literacy, particularly regarding the musculoskeletal system.

Keywords: Ergonomics, Health Literacy, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pottery

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